IID Division 1 Election — June 2, 2026
69% Rate Hikes to Pay for Insider Failures. It's Time to Reform IID.
Decades of mismanagement drained the Imperial Irrigation District's reserves. Working families are paying the price. There's a better path — and it starts with accountability.
Join the Fight for Fair RatesThe Crisis
Your electric bill is a "Tax on Poverty"
The IID Board recently raised residential base rates from 11.69¢ to 19.76¢ per kWh. In a county with 18.6% unemployment, this isn't just a bill—it's an economic crisis.
Why it matters
While you pay more, the Board is blocking the Imperial Valley Data Center—a $10 billion project that would generate $30 million in annual net revenue for the utility, providing the exact capital needed to lower your rates.
The Solution
$10 Billion. 1,688 Jobs. Lower Rates.
The Imperial Valley Data Center (IVDC) is the largest private investment in the history of the county. It's designed to be net water-positive and grid-resilient.
The Big Picture
By using recycled wastewater and providing 862 MWh of battery storage, the IVDC acts as a shock absorber for the local grid while funding the $1.3 billion maintenance backlog that is currently being charged to you.